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Quality Engineer

The role of a Quality Engineer involves overseeing, assessing, and documenting the quality of products to confirm they adhere to company standards. The Quality Engineer is responsible for detecting defects, suggesting improvements, and verifying that products comply with quality, safety, and reliability standards. Additionally, they collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, contributing to product development and continuous improvement processes. Their work is crucial in maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction.
A Quality Engineer doing a survey and wearing PPE

Quality Engineer

Job Description & Responsibilities

Working as a Quality Engineer is an exciting career that allows you to make a real difference to the products your company develops. Duties include:

  • Analysing problems in products and processes
  • Developing testing methods to measure quality
  • Relaying information to the engineering team
  • Identifying issues in the manufacturing process
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, i.e., ISO, CE marking etc.
  • Support with and conduct audits

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Our Latest Engineering Opportunities

Workshop Operative

£25,000 - £29,500 p/a

Permanent

Witham, Essex

A small to medium sized manufacturer of wooden products for retail shops in Witham are looking for a fabricator / semi skilled joiner to join their business.

Date: 29th April 2024

Job ref: 91619_1714396656

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Powder Coater

£12.50 - £13.75 p/h

Permanent

Wickford, Essex

A manufacturer near Basildon are looking for a Powder Coater to join their team on their late shift.

Date: 29th April 2024

Job ref: 92389_1714381314

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Maintenance Engineer

£18.00 - £20.00 p/h

Permanent

Witham, Essex

A growing business in Witham who provide production and machinery maintenance across Essex, Norfolk and London are looking for a mobile Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

Date: 29th April 2024

Job ref: 92385_1714378596

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Welder

£15.00 - £16.50 p/h

Permanent

Ipswich, Suffolk

Are you a welder looking for work in the Ipswich area? We are seeking an experienced welder fabricator for an immediate start for a manufacturing firm local to Ipswich.

Date: 29th April 2024

Job ref: HQ00085778_1714378294

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Welder Fabricator

£13.00 - £15.00 p/h

Permanent

Witham, Essex

An automotive component manufacturer are looking for a TIG and MIG Welder Fabricator to join their busy business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a clean environment working on some very interesting automotive projects.

Date: 29th April 2024

Job ref: 92095_1714366802

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Quality Engineer FAQ's

What Skills & Experience Do I Need?

You need extensive knowledge of what quality engineering is so you can suggest appropriate ways of improving quality. Other things you require include:

  • Technical skills to identify defects
  • Analytical mindset to focus on finer details
  • Communication skills to collaborate with other teams

What's the Average Salary?

The average salary for a Quality Engineeris £37,500, although the figure can fluctuate depending on location, industry sector, and experience. As you gain more experience and become more qualified, you will find that your overall salary can increase to over £50,000. You can also increase your salary by working in industries that require specialist skills, such as aerospace or automotive.

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